InSTEM Camp Instructor
Virtual Ventures employees are the opening hearts and minds of Canada’s youth to the endless possibilities STEM offer. Our InSTEM (Indigenous STEM) Camp Instructors are actively engaged in reconciliation between the historical injustices imposed upon the First Peoples of this land by Western academia. By working with Knowledge Keepers from First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities, our InSTEM Camp Instructors weave together threads of Traditional Knowledge and Western Science into workshops and summer camps. We are looking for individuals who are innovative, team players, and passionate about STEM & reconciliation.
Job Overview
As an InSTEM Camp Instructor for Virtual Ventures, you will be responsible for delivering STEM workshops in our Land Camp.
You will be supported by the full-time management team and work closely with the team at Thompson Island Cultural Camp and the local school board.
Work Term: July 8-20, 2026
Hourly wage: $20/hour
Important Dates for Hiring
Applications are due May 25, 2026 at 11:45pm.
More About Our Partners
Thompson Cultural Island
- Virtual Ventures & Cultural Thompson Island have been partners in making Land Camp a reality since its inception in 2017.
- The island is located on Akwesasne Territory, in the St. Lawrence River.
- Accommodations include bunk house with multiple beds as well as private cabins.
- Support staff knowledgeable about the Island are available during the entirety of camp.
- There is an incredible wealth of Knowledge Keepers nearby in Akwesasne Territory that frequently visit to provide Traditional Lessons to campers and staff.
Qualifications
- University student with a passion for sharing knowledge
- Demonstrated strong leadership abilities
- Outstanding communication and teamwork skills
- Undergo a Police Record Check for the Vulnerable Sector before the start of the position
Ideal Candidate
- Some experience working with children (previous camp or classroom experience)
- Prior experience in a mentoring or coaching role (summer camp counselor, sports coach, lifeguard, arts/educational instructor)
- Passionate about sharing STEM knowledge & making connection between Western Science and Traditional Ways of Knowing
- Personal development and journey learning about Canada’s colonial history
- Passionate about their personal journey of Reconciliation
- Ability to explain complex concepts in a simplified manor
- Innovative ideas
- Approachable
- Good problem solver
- Works well in a team and independently